Socialism, Politics, and Equality by Walter D. Connor examines the structure of social hierarchy, political dynamics, and patterns of social mobility in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union during the socialist era. Through comparative analysis, the book explores how socialist ideology influenced class formation, political power, and inequality. Connor provides detailed sociological and politica…
Describes and analyzes the Soviet Union's social problems, focusing on those it shares with Western industrial societies. While the contributors emphasize the current period, they also provide a historical perspective on the development of long-standing problems and on the evolution of official attitudes toward them. Essays examine a broad range of problems including drug and alcohol abuse; nuc…